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12 (or
more) reasons to own an Alumacraft Boat!
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details.
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Alumacraft Feature
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Alumacraft’s Explanation.
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What it really means to
the buyer!
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Alumaframe Construction.
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Maximum structural
support provided by transverse and longitudinal framing.
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here for image.
Note over lapping
hull plates under stringers from 2XB hull system.
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Alumacraft installs
supports across (bulkheads) and lengthwise (stringers) of the hull to create
maximum support to minimizes twisting and flexing of the hull. This also
supports the floor to prevent squeaking and sagging. The twisting is what pops rivets, causes
welds to crack and makes the boat “loose”. Many boat companies do not use transverse
(across) supports. (Crestliner admits to “a
one-piece/bow-to-stern stringer”) Alumaframe construction allows Alumacraft’s broad
flared bow rather then the constricted bow areas and vertical side walls
common on Lund, Crestliner and others.
This sweeping bow reduces water migration up the hull and creates
the sweeping bow area of an Alumacraft.
It dramatically increases usable area in the bow area for fishing
room and storage. (Click here for side by side comparison)
Some builders do not use the 5052 material for laterals, choosing to use
softer material because it is cheaper.
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2XB Hull (2 times the hull)
Used on Trophy, Tournament Pro, Magnum 175,
and Navigator 175
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Double plated
hull. Twice the protection adds
strength, durability and performance.
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here for image.
Note plates under transverse bulkheads and extra plates in stern half of
hull.
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This is a unique feature to Alumacraft. After the outer hull skin is constructed,
a second layer of aluminum is inserted into the hull and riveted in place with
the heaviest, strongest rivets used in the recreational boat business. This doubling of the hull plating
minimizes the flex of the outer skin when you’re pounding across big
water trying to beat the storm. (Competitive brands expect you to slow
down in rough water.) It creates higher
speeds, quieter ride, and significantly increased strength by reducing hull
flex. The front and rear portions of the 2XB hull are connected amidships
at a bulkhead to strengthen the center of the boat. Not available on any other brand and can
not be used on welded hulls. Flexing of the bottom of the boat can
seriously reduce top speed and waste the horsepower of the big behemoth
bolted on to the transom. Flexing
can create a “hook” in the bottom of the boat driving the bow
into the water increasing drag and spray.
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2XB Bow Plate (2 times the bow plating)
Used on Magnum 165s, Navigator 165’s
and V-Lunker series and one half of the 2XB hull system
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Double plated bow provides greater
impact resistance.
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here to enlarge.
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(See above)
When your throttle is maxed out and you are crashing through the
waves, that bow area is taking a tremendous beating. With an Alumacraft you have double the
strength to keep that bow from caving in. Look for used boats with
“ripples” on the hull in the bow area. Common on some brands
made in the southern US.
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Alumacraft Ride
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A reputation built on performance. The ride is drier, quieter, smoother and
more responsive
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Alumacraft is
not a four letter word.
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Large Reverse Dispersal Wave Action Spray
Rails
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Engineered and
designed to deflect spray downward. Also
provides lift and extra stability.
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Most boats
don’t have spray rails along the side of a boat (Crestliner). Any spray rail will make the boat drier
riding. Some do have a rail but use
a stamped out unit that is more for looks then anything else(Lund). Half an effort is better then
nothing. Any boat can be dry riding
in smooth water. Alumacraft is dry
riding in rough water also.
Alumacraft’s concave spray rail is unique and causes the water
to turn down, cutting off more water from migrating up the hull. The compound curves strengthen the side
of the boat and acts to reduce the roll of the boat as you move around
inside the boat when fishing.
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Highest Quality Paint
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High
quality PPG Paints matched to current automotive colors.
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Alumacraft uses the
same base coat/clear coat process that the big three automotive industry
uses. It is expensive to apply but
contains UV inhibitors to maintain color fastness; its porosity inhibits
stains caused by dark water, and withstands more abrasion. It is also easier to match by
consumers. Paint codes used by your
local automotive paint store are available upon request to repair any
little boo-boo’s your brother-in-law causes.
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Larger Aircraft Grade Rivets
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Special hardened aircraft type rivets are used
throughout for maximum durability and dependability.
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Alumacraft
competitors do not use hardened rivets (Lund, Crestliner). A hardened rivet is less likely to shear
off or wear down after years of banging across hard water. Alumacraft uses oversized rivets in high
stress areas instead of punching more holes and filling them with little tiny
baby soft rivets (Lund). Welded hulls
can not create hull design like a riveted boat. It is simply not possible to create
curves and angles for maximum hull efficiency and design when using “tongue-in
channel”
design.
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One Piece Reinforced center keel
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¼” of solid
aluminum extrusion extends full length.
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Yes, Alumacraft has a
full one piece heavy keel attached to the bottom of the boat. (Not available on Lund or Crestliner)
Some boats do not have center keel and many have multi-piece keels. A keel is used to keep the boat traveling
straight without wallowing and wandering among other things. When sliding
up on the rocks of your favorite Canadian lake you’re not sliding on
the skin of the boat. Rather a hard,
heavy solid piece of aluminum. It
will take the grinding on the rocks and sand.
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Aluminum compartment lids, with full length piano style hinges. Thicker
Hatch Doors
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Larger, more durable and retains shape and ease of
use.
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Lids are made of .125
aluminum. Alumacraft lids are fully
finished inside and out. Recessed lids with piano hinges and substantial
latches. That means no exposed
raised edges to trip over and provides a larger opening. Lids are completely finished to cover
exposed edges. Plywood in small
sections is prone to warping, splitting, cracking and rot. . not
wood). Stonger
lids allows Alumacraft to install larger doors for easier access for storage
of tackle boxes and other gear.
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No feed-back steering (NFB)
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Reduces steering effort.
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Prop torque is not transmitted through to the driver because
of worm gear steering sector instead of gear to gear. Wheel won’t spin out of your hands
causing loss of control. Much easier
and safer to drive at higher speeds.
Less effort required to drive in heavy weather and rough water.
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20 Year Plywood Floor Warranty
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Wood suppliers warranty.
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Alumacraft uses
“seven layer treated plywood with no voids” in floors and
traffic areas of the boat. The wood
is treated to prevent fungal decay, termite rot, and will not delaminate,
and is warranted against structural failure. Lund and Crestliner do not use treated
plywood. Untreated plywood has in a
typical life expectancy of is 5-7 years in a marine environment.
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20 Year 2XB Hull system warranty
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All 2XB hull systems carry a
non-declining 20 year warranty.
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The lifetime warranty promoted by Lund
only applies to double rivet hull seams and only to the original
purchaser. Crestliner’s
Lifetime+3 is lifetime warranty only on the main hull seam and only three
years on all other components of the boat.
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High Quality Hardware Pulls/
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Highest quality on the market
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Chromed metal hardware is strong,
durable and easy to grab and open
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To discuss these features and your new
boat, please call 888/222-3625 or email
us!
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